Many people say that Windows has developed a lot since the days of Windows XP and given current security measures it is very difficult for a malware to infect it. But, surprisingly, the truth is the exact opposite. Windows will NEVER be free of Viruses.
Firstly, as this article points out -- if there are no viruses on a so extensively marketed and used OS as Windows then what would happen of the anti-malware giants like Norton and Symantec! Since, Windows is in a partnership with them it sometimes appears true that these very companies might be responsible for creating and releasing certain malware into the wild. This could be a serious accusation but the point is that I am just speculating and not accusing them of anything ;P
Secondly, Windows is a closed source OS developed and sold by a company fanatical for profit even at the cost of others. Whenever there is vulnerability detected in the OS Microsoft needs to patch it up with updates. They are often delayed and, unlike open source kernels like GNU/Linux, cannot be patched by anybody else.
Thirdly, it is suggested by some people that Microsoft appears to be itself putting malware in its OS by instructions from espionage organizations like NSA. While closed-source, yet there are ways to detect any incoming/outgoing packets from Windows using specialized tools. This could be another reason why malware could always be injected into Windows.
Fourthly, it is well-known that Microsoft allows some room for it to be hacked/patched at some points for piracy, etc., purposes. Now the question arises why would itself allow piracy and loose its profits in the market. The reason is the popularity and mass usage of Windows is also because of the amount of piracy it has faced. Windows would never have spread so much if it wasn't pirated worldwide on such a massive scale. One good evidence of this is Apple's Macintosh!
Hence, either you need to stay super-cautious while using Windows or you can move all/part of your jobs to Linux that is virus free by design :) Or else you can allow NSA to watch you change clothes through your computer's webcam ;P The choice is yours!
Secondly, Windows is a closed source OS developed and sold by a company fanatical for profit even at the cost of others. Whenever there is vulnerability detected in the OS Microsoft needs to patch it up with updates. They are often delayed and, unlike open source kernels like GNU/Linux, cannot be patched by anybody else.
Thirdly, it is suggested by some people that Microsoft appears to be itself putting malware in its OS by instructions from espionage organizations like NSA. While closed-source, yet there are ways to detect any incoming/outgoing packets from Windows using specialized tools. This could be another reason why malware could always be injected into Windows.
Fourthly, it is well-known that Microsoft allows some room for it to be hacked/patched at some points for piracy, etc., purposes. Now the question arises why would itself allow piracy and loose its profits in the market. The reason is the popularity and mass usage of Windows is also because of the amount of piracy it has faced. Windows would never have spread so much if it wasn't pirated worldwide on such a massive scale. One good evidence of this is Apple's Macintosh!
Hence, either you need to stay super-cautious while using Windows or you can move all/part of your jobs to Linux that is virus free by design :) Or else you can allow NSA to watch you change clothes through your computer's webcam ;P The choice is yours!
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